HF 4356

as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 04/07/2022 01:08pm

A bill for an act
relating to natural resources; creating Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office;
requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020,
section 15A.0815, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 86A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 15A.0815, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Group II salary limits.

The salary for a position listed in this subdivision shall
not exceed 120 percent of the salary of the governor. This limit must be adjusted annually
on January 1. The new limit must equal the limit for the prior year increased by the percentage
increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers from October of the
second prior year to October of the immediately prior year. The commissioner of management
and budget must publish the limit on the department's website. This subdivision applies to
the following positions:

Executive director of Gambling Control Board;

Commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation;

Commissioner, Bureau of Mediation Services;

Ombudsman for mental health and developmental disabilities;

Ombudsperson for corrections;

Chair, Metropolitan Council;

School trust lands director;

Executive director of pari-mutuel racing; deleted text begin and
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Commissioner, Public Utilities Commission new text begin ; and
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new text begin Director of the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office new text end .

Sec. 2.

new text begin [86A.50] MINNESOTA OUTDOOR RECREATION OFFICE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office is established.
The governor, in consultation with the commissioner of natural resources and the director
of Explore Minnesota Tourism, must appoint the director of the Minnesota Outdoor
Recreation Office. The director's appointment is subject to the advice and consent of the
senate.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Office; administration. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of administration must provide
administrative services for the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office. The Minnesota Outdoor
Recreation Office must have locations in the cities of Ely and Winona.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Purpose; goals. new text end

new text begin The purpose of the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office is
to:
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new text begin (1) increase participation in outdoor recreation by advancing equity, diversity, and
inclusivity across the state's outdoor recreation sector;
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new text begin (2) unite the state's outdoor recreation community; and
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new text begin (3) unify communications among the state's diverse outdoor recreation sector by
developing a shared narrative about the health, economic, and other benefits of outdoor
recreation.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin To achieve the purposes of the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office,
the director must:
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new text begin (1) increase participation by:
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new text begin (i) bringing outdoor recreation stakeholders together, including historically
underrepresented populations, to develop a shared strategy to build community, improve
cultural relevance, foster relationships, and facilitate an inclusive and safe outdoor recreation
experience for all;
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new text begin (ii) creating and implementing a marketing strategy to coordinate across public and
private entities that welcomes historically underrepresented populations into the outdoor
recreation community;
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new text begin (iii) welcoming and integrating underrepresented populations as customers, owners,
employees, and vendors of outdoor recreation agencies, groups, and businesses;
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new text begin (iv) identifying and developing solutions to overcome barriers such as cost and
transportation and creating new ways for accessing outdoor recreation activities;
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new text begin (v) promoting and facilitating a culture of welcoming everyone outdoors by practicing
inclusivity and ensuring that historically underrepresented populations are equally valued;
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new text begin (vi) promoting conservation strategies that connect diverse outdoor recreation groups
under a unified mission;
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new text begin (vii) reviewing outdoor recreation trends and use patterns provided by the commissioner
of natural resources, Explore Minnesota Tourism, and other agencies; and
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new text begin (viii) identifying what the public feels is missing in outdoor recreation and then
collaborating with other state agencies, residents, and businesses to provide those
opportunities;
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new text begin (2) unite the state's outdoor recreation community by:
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new text begin (i) bringing together users, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit
companies, and Tribal governments with an interest in outdoor recreation to build a united
community, drive relationships, and facilitate a shared vision for outdoor recreation in
Minnesota;
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new text begin (ii) identifying stewardship and conservation priorities that will bring together diverse
outdoor stakeholders around a common goal;
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new text begin (iii) annually convening outdoor recreation stakeholders, including underrepresented
populations, and measuring and sharing the benefits of coordinating at the event;
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new text begin (iv) developing coordinated messaging and welcoming new narratives for Minnesota's
outdoors;
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new text begin (v) ensuring all of Minnesota's varied geographies, landscapes, and recreation
opportunities are positioned as equal tenants within Minnesota's brand;
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new text begin (vi) building, strengthening, and growing public-private partnerships at local, regional,
state, national, and international levels to unite the outdoor recreation community;
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new text begin (vii) encouraging private sector partnerships to recognize the market potential of
historically underrepresented audiences;
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new text begin (viii) promoting partnerships between communities, conservation, and stewardship
groups as well as outdoor user groups to maintain recreational infrastructure and preserve
Minnesota's natural spaces; and
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new text begin (ix) encouraging conservation and outdoor recreation groups to work together more for
the common good; and
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new text begin (3) unify communications by:
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new text begin (i) defining and promoting Minnesota's unique value as a world-class inclusive outdoor
destination;
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new text begin (ii) developing new communication mediums such as applications and mobile-first
strategies to reach target audiences;
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new text begin (iii) strengthening land and water stewardship messaging and education in order to grow
public investment and attention from people who will help steward Minnesota's outdoor
resources;
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new text begin (iv) developing best practices for outdoor recreation communication for the commissioner
of natural resources and Explore Minnesota Tourism;
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new text begin (v) developing methods to amplify communication resources and to do more with less
through communication partnership creation and focusing these efforts both in and outside
Minnesota; and
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new text begin (vi) measuring and communicating the return on investment of outdoor recreation
investments, specifically focused on measurable economic, health, and well-being benefits.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Powers. new text end

new text begin The director of the Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office may:
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new text begin (1) direct and control money appropriated to the director;
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new text begin (2) apply for, receive, and spend money for the purposes of this section;
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new text begin (3) employ assistants and other officers, employees, and agents that the director considers
necessary for the purposes of this section;
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new text begin (4) enter into interdepartmental agreements with any other state agency; and
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new text begin (5) enter into joint powers agreements under chapter 471.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin By January 15 each year, the director of the Minnesota Outdoor
Recreation Office must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees and divisions with jurisdiction over the environment and natural
resources and tourism on the office's performance in achieving its purpose under subdivision
3 and how money appropriated to the office was expended.
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Sec. 3. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $....... in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the director of the
Minnesota Outdoor Recreation Office for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, section
86A.50.
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